MSBC Policy and Procedures 16July2018

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL
Morning Star Baptist Church
Gulfport, Mississippi
3) Physical safety
a) Key holders agree to abide by Church Security policies
b) Facilities are clean and well lit
c) Exits are clearly marked and free of debris
d) Fire alarms are kept in working order
e) Food preparation areas are clean and health department guidelines for
food preparation is followed.
3. Child Protection
a. Morning Star Baptist Church seeks to provide a safe and secure environment
for the children who participate in our programs and activities. By implementing the
procedures below, our goal is to protect the children of Morning Star Baptist Church from
incidents of misconduct or inappropriate behavior while also protecting our staff and
volunteers from false accusations.
1) We will keep on file procedures to follow if an incident of abuse is alleged
to have occurred during any church activity.
2) All employees and volunteers involved with minors are required to sign a
release form which allows the church to run a criminal background check.
3) No minor should be alone with one adult on church premises or at any
church activity.
4) All volunteers must be involved with the church for at least six months
before they are allowed in any position involving contact with minors.
b. Morning Star Baptist Church promotes children and youth safety and will expand
our procedures in the future as programming and ministries warrant.
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Adopted for Implementation by the membership, July 16, 2018